The Q&As with 2024 candidates for Palmer, Wasilla and Houston City Councils
September 03, 2024
Candidates for Houston, Wasilla and Palmer City Councils respond to questions in this handy, easy-to-use guide.
Amy Bushatz
Amy Bushatz is the founder and editor of Mat-Su Sentinel. An experienced journalist, she is the former Executive Editor of Military.com. She lives near Palmer with her family.
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